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I've been on a medication that suppresses my immune system for many months for my neurologic condition and it is effective. now i'm wondering if i should stop taking it while covid-19 is spreading near me?
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No: The only person that has the authority to decide about changes in your meds is your neurologist. What you can do is trying to be as cautious as you can be in getting exposed to it.
Answered 5/28/2021
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